Homemade Ice Cream, an Old-Time Treat It's the time of year to haul out the ice cream machine and churn a
batch of cold, sweet, creamy ice cream. Not only is the finished product
delicious, but the entire experience is one everyone enjoys. The
afternoon turns into a party, with the culminating moment when the ice
cream is churned.

Moms Love Homemade Gifts!Nothing makes mothers happier on Mother's Day than a gift crafted by little hands. Moms love to see what their offspring create, and kids get excited anticipating their mom's reaction. A win-win if ever there was one!

Pie dough baffles a lot of otherwise competent, even inspired, bakers. While no one claims that making your own is “easy as pie,” doing so is well within most home cook’s purview. It’s just flour, water, and some sort of fat, right? How hard could that be?

Who doesn't love salsa! Just the word sounds like a party. And it's just about a requirement for Cinco de Mayo!

Do You Know the Muffin Man?How's this for fun in the kitchen? In about 40 minutes you and the kids
can have fresh baked muffins. No mixes, no tricks. Just mouth-watering,
homemade apple muffins!

Play Dough for Rainy DaysEveryone loves play dough. Luckily, it's simple to make at home. You can make the dough with everyday kitchen items and dye it all different colors. Best of all, it provides hours of fun.

Baking TipsBefore you dive into baking this holiday season, brush up on some techniques for surefire success. Now is the season for cookies, cakes, and gifts from the kitchen.

Baking Bread with the Kids Once they try it, kids love to bake bread. It takes time, but a lazy
Sunday afternoon or school vacation day is perfect for mixing some very
basic ingredients together and watching them transform into an airy loaf
of bread.

This Valentine's Day, gather the family and make your own chocolate sweets and other treats. You'll have great fun and save money. This is even a good excuse to set up an at-home ice cream sundae bar with storebought and homemade toppings.

Make Pasta at HomePasta is one of the most versatile foods in the pantry and while we usually buy it, it is surprisingly simple to make
at home. You may not have much time to make your own pasta, but every
now and then it is a gratifying culinary task.

The best way to learn how to bake a good loaf of yeast bread is to do it!

The How and Why of Making a Good StockSoon, or now, American households have a turkey carcass in the
refrigerator. Before you toss it, consider making turkey stock. If there
is some skin and sinews still clinging to the bones, all the better.

Holiday Wreaths to Make at HomeWreaths are far easier to make than they look! With just a few simple
items and tools, you are ready to start. You can use fresh pine boughs
and herbs or dried pine cones and flowers that will last year after
year.

Who doesn't love salsa! Just the word sounds like a party. And it's just about a requirement for Cinco de Mayo!

The How and Why of Making a Good StockSoon, or now, American households have a turkey carcass in the
refrigerator. Before you toss it, consider making turkey stock. If there
is some skin and sinews still clinging to the bones, all the better.

Homemade Dog Treats His big brown eyes are hard to resist. He s been so good and is so loyal; you want to reward him with a special treat. Reach for the dog biscuits and toss him one. It will disappear in a matter of seconds! Even better, toss him a biscuit you ve made y